Compounding Pharmacy Technician 2

Inova; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement match (5%)

Education assistance 5250/yr + up to 1

Job summary

Inova Compounding Pharmacy seeks a dedicated Retail Pharmacy Technician 2 for a full-time role at 3901 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151. The position includes days/evenings rotating shifts and occasional weekends, with a focus on compounding medications and accurate dispensing.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and Virginia registration as a Pharmacy Technician or a Pharmacy intern license, plus BLS within 3 months. We offer strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of compounding pharmacy technician experience (preferred).
• Registered Pharmacy Technician in Virginia or Pharmacy intern license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customized medications by measuring, mixing, and packaging per prescription orders.
• Operate and maintain compounding equipment (ointment mills, capsule machines, mixers) with proper calibration and cleanliness.
• Follow aseptic techniques and USP <795> and <800> guidelines in sterile and non-sterile environments.
• Maintain inventory and proper storage conditions; assist Pharmacist in processing and dispensing medications.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Job Description

Inova Compounding Pharmacy is seeking a dedicated Retail Pharmacy Technician 2 to join the team. This role will be full-time Monday - Friday, days/evenings rotating shifts (20-hrs per week). Weekend as needed.

Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Position is available at 3901 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151

Featured Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Compounding Pharmacy Technician 2 Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare customized medications by accurately measuring, mixing, and packaging ingredients according to prescription orders and established formulas.
• Operate and maintain compoundingequipment such as ointment mills, capsule machines, and mixers, ensuring proper calibration and cleanliness.
• Follow strict aseptic techniques and USP <795> and <800> guidelines to maintain safety and compliance in both sterile and non-sterile environments.
• Maintain inventory of raw materials, ensuring proper storage conditions and timely ordering of supplies.
• Assists the Pharmacist in reviewing, processing, preparing, filling, labeling and dispensing medications and supplies.
• Cleans equipment and maintains all required temperature logs according to system policies and procedures.
• Checks medication and administration supply inventory for out-of-date products, removes products from inventory and works with the appropriate resource to record out-of-date products in the Expiring Medication log book.
• Performs computer entry of prescription information including, but not limited to, patient/prescriber search, drug selection, prescription interpretation/entry, insurance billing and basic problem resolution.
• Prepares medications for clients through mixing medications, counting pills, and labeling bottles.

Minimum Requirements

• Work schedule: 8-hour shift (days/evenings rotating shift. Weekend as needed).
• Education: High School or GED.
• Certification: Registered Pharmacy Technician in the state of Virginia or a Pharmacy intern license. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of hire.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience: Two (2) years of Compounding Pharmacy Technician experience.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.